"Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy"

Position Title

Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy

Description of Position

The Arts, Humanities, and Philosophy department is seeking part-time instructors for Philosophy in Spring 2026 and for their adjunct pool. Interested applicants should be prepared to teach partially and fully face-to-face courses at Los Medanos Colleges Pittsburg and Brentwood, CA campuses.

Duties and Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules; creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking; evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work; meeting with students outside of class; maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics; maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas; fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member; maintaining accurate academic records; performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

Masters in philosophy OR Bachelors in philosophy AND Masters in humanities or religious studies, OR the equivalent. Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

Salary

Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $77.87-$128.97 per hour (up to $151.16). Counseling, Librarian, Disabilities Specialist pay rate is $51.37-$87.77 per hour (up to $100.65)

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit all of the application materials online to be considered for this position. It is your responsibility to ensure that all application materials are received. You should submit an unofficial transcript for screening purposes. If you do not possess the required educational degrees and are applying under the equivalency process, you bear the responsibility of submitting the Districts Equivalency Application. Applicants with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to United States degrees.